The banks of the Grand Canal are lined with more than 170 buildings, most of which date from the 13th to the 18th century, and demonstrate the welfare and art created by the Republic of Venice. The noble Venetian families fac… See more

The Grand Canal probably follows the course of an ancient river (possibly a branch of the Brenta) flowing into the lagoon. Adriatic Veneti groups already lived beside the formerly-named "Rio Businiacus… See more

On the first Sunday of September the Historical Regatta ("Regata Storica") takes place, a competition between Venetian boats watched by thousands of people from the banks or from floating stands. Competitio… See more

• Two gondoliers pull out with clients on board from a row of gondolas on the Grand Canal near the Rialto Bridge
• The Grand Canal from Ponte dell'Accademia; in the foreground Palazzo Cavalli-Franchetti, in the distance … See more

• List of buildings and structures in Venice
• Republic of Venice
• Grand Canal (Venice) architecture for listing and identification of buildings along the canal… See more